Tickets Go On Sale Octover 28
Welcome to the C2E2 Diner 🧑🍳🍽
Pull up a seat and feast on the Midwest’s premiere pop culture event. You’ll find thousands of like-minded fans who love the same things you do. Saturday tickets are sold out online but make sure to check our local retailers for sold-out badge types. You can still join us Sunday!
We’ve Saved a Special Table for You!
Get your C2E2 Superfan membership now to get onsite perks for Photo Ops & Autographs and dedicated lounge access!
Buy Tickets at Local Retailers
Support your local comic shop by purchasing your C2E2 ticket alongside your weekly pull list. Skip the Will Call line by grabbing your ticket at one of our participating retail locations!
- Tickets Go On Sale October 28
- We’ve Saved a Special Table for You!
- Buy Tickets at Local Retailers
Hours & Location
Show Location
McCormick Place South Building
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois
General Show Hours
Saturday, March 28: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fan Will Call Hours
Saturday, March 28: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 29: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Important Locations Have Moved
We want even more people to enjoy what C2E2 has to offer, so we're moving some spaces to bigger locations!
- The Main Stage, presented by C4 Energy, is moving to Room S100, formerly Will Call & Registration.
- The Tavern is moving to Room S406, formerly the Main Stage.
- Will Call & Registration is joining the Queue Hall in Level 3 in the North Hall.
Meet the Regulars
These guests come in from across the world to meet you, their fans. Pull up a seat and get some face time with these stars right in downtown Chicago! Photo Ops & Select Autographs are on sale now.
Chow Down on Chicago's Best
Make memories, meet new friends, and experience an unforgettable weekend with us. Buy your tickets today!
Chow Down on Chicago's Best
Make memories, meet new friends, and experience an unforgettable weekend with us! Buy your tickets before December 15 to lock in early bird pricing.
C2E2 Mobile App 📱
You need the Official C2E2 Mobile App, there’s just no way around it! Think of it like a digital menu of everything at the show: maps, schedules, merch, celebs, and all the little bits in between. It’s an essential tool to plan your weekend, download it now on iOS and Android!
Exclusive C2E2 Diner Merch
Rep your favorite expo (cause C2E2 isn’t a con) by wearing our exclusive merch, following this year’s exclusive theme: Diner!
Saturday Panel Highlights
The Main Stage is powered by C4 Energy.
Elizabeth Olsen In Conversation
Saturday, March 28 · 11:00 AM ·
Main Stage
Step into the multiverse for an unforgettable conversation with Elizabeth Olsen, the powerhouse actor behind the Scarlet Witch, in a live, in-depth interview hosted by Josh Horowitz (Happy Sad Confused).
Hell’s Kitchen Returns: Daredevil: Born Again
Saturday, March 28 · 12:30 PM ·
Main Stage
The streets of Hell’s Kitchen are calling once again. Join Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, and Wilson Bethel for a special conversation celebrating Daredevil: Born Again, the next chapter in Marvel’s gritty corner of the universe.
Cosplay Crown Championship
Saturday, March 28 · 7:30 PM ·
Main Stage
The Cosplay Central Crown Championships is an elite competition showcasing the region’s most talented makers. Competitors present primarily self-made, family-friendly costumes inspired by recognizable pop culture characters.
Panel & Screenings
Scheduled programming is a cornerstone of C2E2, bringing fans together through shared interests. Panels come in many shapes and sizes: from large auditorium sessions featuring cast reunions, to smaller cosplayer meetups, to hands-on experiences like workshops, dance sessions, or even trivia in The Yard. Everything you see is included with your badge unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Exhibitors
Brands of all sizes fill McCormick Place with merchandise inspired by your favorite fandoms, genres, and pop culture icons. The Show Floor is where you’ll find everything from apparel and collectibles to comics, plush, books, and original art, plus plenty of things you didn’t know you were looking for. It’s easy to get lost, but you can look up to see aisle numbers and find your way back out!
Panel & Screenings
Scheduled programming is a cornerstone of C2E2, bringing fans together through shared interests. Panels come in many shapes and sizes: from large auditorium sessions featuring cast reunions, to smaller cosplayer meetups, to hands-on experiences like workshops, dance sessions, or even trivia in The Yard. Everything you see is included with your badge unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Exhibitor List
Brands of all sizes fill McCormick Place with merchandise inspired by your favorite fandoms, genres, and pop culture icons. The Show Floor is where you’ll find everything from apparel and collectibles to comics, plush, books, and original art, plus plenty of things you didn’t know you were looking for. It’s easy to get lost, but you can look up to see aisle numbers and find your way back out!
Artist Alley
Discover incredible local talent and connect with some of the biggest names in comics at C2E2’s Artist Alley, the largest in the country! This is the place to pick up one-of-a-kind commissions, character prints, or simply hang out and watch creators bring their art to life. Artist Alley can be found on the Show Floor.
Writers Block
Writers Block brings the literary world to C2E2, offering a dedicated space for readers, writers, and book lovers of all kinds. The area hosts panels and signings with bestselling authors, along with a wide range of tables showcasing an impressive mix of writers. Writers Block is presented by Sourcebooks.
Artist Alley
Discover incredible local talent and connect with some of the biggest names in comics at C2E2’s Artist Alley, the largest in the country! This is the place to pick up one-of-a-kind commissions, character prints, or simply hang out and watch creators bring their art to life. Artist Alley can be found on the Show Floor.
Writers Block
Writers Block brings the literary world to C2E2, offering a dedicated space for readers, writers, and book lovers of all kinds. The area hosts panels and signings with bestselling authors, along with a wide range of tables showcasing an impressive mix of writers. Writers Block is presented by Sourcebooks.
Introducing the Signature Series from Signet Collectibles and ReedPop ✨
Couldn’t make it to the con? We’re bringing the magic home to you. Explore hundreds of authentic autographed collectibles of your favorite celebrities, from big screen legends to beloved voice actors. Think signed headshots, posters, and even Funko Pops!
I'm Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, or C2E2 for short!
Comics, cosplay, gaming, authors, and anime abound in the only pop culture convention in the heart of Downtown Chicago! We've gathered your favorite celebrities, unique exhibitors, incredible comic creators, and larger-than-life literary authors into one place to celebrate the fandoms you love. From the halls of Artist Alley to the depths of the Show Floor, our goal is to provide a space of creativity and fun, but most importantly, one that cultivates a sense of belonging, safety, and inclusiveness.
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